• SEARCH
  • BROWSE
  • INSPECT
  • HUMAN

How to search and inspect plugins with your AI

Connect your AI client to the Craft Store to pull technical data and browse plugin categories without leaving your chat interface.

Ask AI about this page

Short answer

How can I find and check Craft CMS plugins using AI?

Your AI client uses the Craftnet MCP to search the store by name, browse specific categories, and pull deep technical details for any plugin. You get direct access to metadata and plugin specs through simple chat commands. This breakdown shows you how to navigate the store and extract the data you need.

Data outcomes

What you get from the store

The AI pulls specific information from the Craft Store based on your requests.

SEARCH

Targeted plugin discovery

The AI finds specific plugins by name. You get a list of matches that fit your exact requirements.

BROWSE

Category-based exploration

Your agent pulls lists of plugins grouped by their functional categories. This helps you find tools for specific tasks like SEO or image processing.

INSPECT

Technical metadata access

The AI fetches specific details for a single plugin. You get the technical specs and descriptions needed for evaluation.

HUMAN

Manual installation

The AI cannot install plugins into your Craft CMS instance. You must handle the actual deployment and configuration yourself.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat window and the Craft Store data.

  1. Locate plugins

    The agent looks for plugins that match the names or keywords you provide.

    search_plugins_by_name

  2. Group by type

    Your AI identifies available plugin categories to narrow down the search space.

    list_plugin_categories

  3. Extract specs

    The agent pulls the specific technical metadata for a chosen plugin.

    get_plugin_details

  4. Summarize findings

    The AI processes the raw metadata into a readable format for your decision making.

    get_plugin_details

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin interacting with the Craft Store.

Starting points

These are starting points. Swap out the plugin names or categories with the ones you actually need.

Craftnet Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GjLal3c3KfUjOVQvw4rfIkbpBcEwxnNs9kcIXxlu/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Craftnet capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "craft-cms-craftnet-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GjLal3c3KfUjOVQvw4rfIkbpBcEwxnNs9kcIXxlu/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Search for plugins named 'SEO' in the Craft Store.

  • List all available plugin categories so I can see what's available.

  • Get the technical details for the 'Softgel' plugin.

  • Find plugins related to 'Forms' and tell me what they do.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect Craftnet once, then ask.

Click the link to connect the MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start querying the store immediately.

Connect Craftnet to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI install a plugin for me?

    No. The AI can only find and inspect plugin data. You have to install the software in your Craft CMS installation manually.

  • 02

    Can the AI update my existing plugins?

    No. This MCP is for searching and inspecting the store, not for managing your local Craft CMS environment.

  • 03

    How does the AI find a specific plugin?

    It uses the search tool to match your text against the names of plugins in the store.

  • 04

    Can I see what categories exist?

    Yes. The AI can list all the plugin categories available in the store.

  • 05

    Does the AI know the version history of a plugin?

    Yes, it can pull technical details including version information if that data is available in the store metadata.

  • More questions about Craftnet? See everything the Craftnet Connector can do

Connect Craftnet to Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT & more